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EU regulatory: Privacy and data protection

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The team at Stibbe boasts a ‘superb combination of high-quality individuals, that cooperate throughout the entire practice.' Compliance advice related to data protection matters, international data flows, and representing clients before the domestic data protection authority are all within the remit of the team that ’stands out for its exceptional knowledge base’. Leading the practice is Erik Valgaeren, with 30 years of experience in data and privacy work. Carolien Michielsen focuses on evolving technologies including artificial intelligence, cloud and blockchain work, as well as e-privacy.
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  • ‘This law practice stands out for its exceptional knowledge base and deep understanding of our company and its specific activities. What truly sets them apart is their intimate familiarity with our business operations, which allows them to provide tailored, highly relevant advice that directly addresses our unique challenges and opportunities.’

  • ‘The individuals we work with at this firm stand out due to their exceptional responsiveness and deep understanding of our business. Their ability to provide quick, concrete answers tailored to our specific needs sets them apart from competitors. We particularly value their proactive approach and practical, business-oriented advice.'

  • ‘All practices of Stibbe have a superb combination of high-quality individuals, that cooperate throughout the entire practice, as to deliver an integrated view of the issue at stake.'

  • ‘We appreciate the strength of the teams and the teamwork within Stibbe, more than specific individuals. We trust the individuals we work with, but have more trust in the quality of the whole firm since all the people working for this firm are exceptional in their field. We work with Stibbe when we need high-quality teamwork involving different areas of law.’

Key clients

  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Proximus
  • Belgian Chamber of Representatives
  • Flemish government

Work highlights

Represented the Belgian State in a case before the European Court of Justice in relation to the validity of the European Regulation 2019/1157 that imposes the storage of the digital image of two fingerprints of citizens on electronic identity cards, and the compatibility with the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection.
Assisted TotalEnergies in complying with the applicable data protection laws in the context of its decision to secure its premises through camera surveillance.
Advised Burke Porter Group on a variety of data protection matters, including developing a comprehensive framework and group-wide agreement for dealing with data transfers and the sharing of personal data among all affiliates of the Burke Porter Group worldwide.

Lawyers

Practice head

Erik Valgaeren

Other key lawyers

Carolien Michielsen